Sumbul Desai, MD

Dr. Sumbul Desai, Vice President of Health at Apple and a clinical associate professor at Stanford Medicine, discusses the transformative potential of wearable technology for health. She shares insights on how devices like the Apple Watch can detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension, acting as 'intelligent guardians' for users. Desai highlights the significance of data integration with physicians and explains how innovations like AirPods are evolving into accessible hearing tools. Their conversation sheds light on the future of preventive healthcare.

Sumbul Desai, MD, the vice president of health at Apple, shares her remarkable journey from medicine to technology. She discusses how a family medical crisis inspired her to innovate in healthcare. Emphasizing health data sharing and user privacy, she sheds light on the importance of empathy in health management. Desai also reflects on the value of mistakes and self-trust, advocating for growth through discomfort and resilience. Her unique background, from Walt Disney to Stanford Medicine, highlights how diverse experiences fuel impactful health technology.